🤖 Learning Companions Are Here. Are You Ready?
From early childhood to executive education, AI-powered learning companions are moving in to partner with learners. Back To School Summit Early Bird Registration is open—join us in NYC!
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🤜🤛 Are Learning Companions the Future of Student Support in Post-Secondary?
AI-powered companions are showing up in student services, writing support, and workplace learning. Here’s what’s emerging.
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👶 US Childcare Cost Doubled. Global Solar Energy Capacity Up 30%. +25% VC Investment in AI.
Chart of the Day #349 looks at the cost of childcare in US households, global solar energy capacity, and global VC investment in AI.
🎓 Rise in K12 Education Spend. US Healthcare Expense Up 60%. Semiconductor Demand.
Chart of the Day #348 Looks at Federal K12 Fund Allocation, US National Healthcare Expenditure, and Global Semiconductor Demand by Sector.
🎓 Construction Tops US Apprenticeships. India Led in Clean Energy Jobs. Global AI VC Deals Down 20%.
Chart of the Day #347 Looks at Registered Apprenticeship Count in US Sectors, Renewable Energy Employment in India and Japan, and global AI venture capital deals.
🤖 Advanced Manufacturing #15
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts as automation, robotics, and AI reshape the industry. With demand for specialized skills accelerating, continuous learning is key to driving innovation, boosting efficiency, and building a future-ready workforce.
🌎 Green Skills #15
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts as technology, decarbonization, and global dynamics reshape energy, environment, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. Targeted workforce development is key to enhancing skills, driving growth, and supporting sustainable progress.
📱 AI and Digital Skills #15
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts to meet the rising demand for AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity skills. As these fields evolve, continuous learning is key to staying competitive and building a future-ready workforce.
🩺 Health Skills #15
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts essential for a rapidly evolving health sector. As medical innovation, digital transformation, and shifting demographics reshape the industry, workforce development is key to enhancing skills, improving efficiency, and ensuring quality care.
🛠️ Skills and Workforce #28
HolonIQ’s Skills newsletter explores global labor trends, reskilling initiatives, and workforce gaps across impact sectors. Dive into the latest insights on the Green Skills Map, climate, space, advanced tech, and health—key to the future of work and innovation.
💼 30% Less Employee Training Hours. South Korea Tops Global Robot Density. AI in Product Development.
Chart of the Day #346 Looks at Employee Training Hours in Small US Firms, Global Robot Density, and AI Use in Product Development in the UK.
💸 EdTech Funding Rebounds in April: Post Secondary Deals and AI Drive Growth
April 2025 marked EdTech’s biggest funding month this year, with $241M raised—nearly double last April. Early-stage deals dominated, as investors bet on post-secondary access and AI-powered instruction. Join us in 🇺🇸 New York!